“It could yet be Forest” – Journalist delivers update on Nottingham Forest star’s stance amid likely Man Utd return

Football League World

The 21-year-old has been an integral figure for the Reds under Steve Cooper during this campaign, despite failing to establish himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet in the early stages of the season.

Becoming a key cog in Forest’s machine after that, he has been able to build on the work he did with the East Midlands outfit last term but has taken his game to a new level during 2021/22 with four goals and five assists in 34 league appearances.

Not only has he shone in the league – but also in the FA Cup with impressive performances against the likes of Arsenal, Leicester City and Liverpool on live TV only going on to raise his profile further, with Martin Keown just one of multiple pundits to laud his display against the Foxes in the early stages of February.

Not looking as though he will be coming out of the starting lineup soon barring an injury or suspension, he looks set to go back to United with real momentum under his belt with his loan side closing in on securing a top-six place.

Ralf Rangnick revealed last week that he was planning to watch the midfielder in more depth in the coming weeks, perhaps with a view to recommending his successor to include him in the first team next season.

However, reporter Jones had a clear warning for the German on the midfielder’s stance, delivering an update as he said: “Garner’s having a great time this season and he doesn’t want to be on the fringes anywhere else at the moment.

“He’s showed his value and he wants to kick on next season and be a big part of a team wherever that is. Who knows, it could yet be Forest.”

The Verdict:

Garner should be looking to push for as much game time as possible because at 21, that’s the only way he will improve